Category: CO-HOST

Lady A Co-Hosts 11/26-27

Lady A Co-Hosts 11/26-27

| November 21, 2011

Lady Antebellum will co-host the Thanksgiving Weekend edition of the Countdown.  They have lots to be thankful for, including their third CMA Award, five Grammy awards, a top-selling CD, and their first arena tour.  They join Lon to talk about the Own The Night World Tour, as well as their tour partners Edens Edge and […]

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Our Award-Winning Co-Host

Our Award-Winning Co-Host

| November 18, 2011

NASHVILLE, TN – Miranda Lambert claimed some prized baggage at the 45th Annual CMA Awards where she picked up her second straight Female Vocalist of the Year award. “I was really surprised,” said Lambert. “Honestly, I’m humbled. I had a great year last year, I won three CMAs on my birthday so I was kind […]

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Miranda Lambert Co-Hosts 11/19-20

Miranda Lambert Co-Hosts 11/19-20

| November 13, 2011

Miranda Lambert co-hosts Country Countdown USA this week.  Her fourth CD, “Four The Record,” has just been released, featuring the current hit, Baggage Claim.”  Miranda talks about her wedding, and recalls her favorite memory of that day.  She previews her On Fire tour that begins in January.  She responds to some comments from husband Blake […]

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CMA Entertainer Co-Hosts CCUSA

CMA Entertainer Co-Hosts CCUSA

| November 10, 2011

Taylor Swift was just named the CMA Entertainer of the Year.  This weekend, she co-hosts CMT’s Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton.  During the three hour show, you’ll hear how the work she did all year led to this award.  Her Speak Now World Tour started back in March, and continues for two more weeks.  She’s […]

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Taylor Swift Co-Hosts 11/12-13

Taylor Swift Co-Hosts 11/12-13

| November 6, 2011

Taylor Swift co-hosts the Countdown this weekend.  Her current hit is “Sparks Fly.”  She is wrapping up her year-long Speak Now World Tour, and she looks back on the highlights.  She also gives us an update on her next album.  She also talks about her new perfume, Wonderstruck.  And she previews her brand new Live […]

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Eli Young Band Co-Host 11/5-6

Eli Young Band Co-Host 11/5-6

| October 30, 2011

This week we introduce you to the Eli Young Band.  You’ve already heard their current hit, “Crazy Girl.”  They’re currently on the road with Dierks Bentley’s Country & Cold Cans tour.  They knew Miranda Lambert when she was a teenager in Texas.  She has been their biggest supporter.  The guys also toured with Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, […]

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Blake Shelton Co-Hosts 10/29-30

Blake Shelton Co-Hosts 10/29-30

| October 23, 2011

Blake Shelton co-hosts the Countdown October 29-30.  His current hit is “God Gave Me You.”  Blake is nominated for five CMA Awards including Entertainer of the Year, and he comments on his nominations.  His wife Miranda Lambert releases her fourth album on November 1, and Blake gives a review.  He talks about recording the title […]

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Toby Keith Co-Hosts 10/22-23

Toby Keith Co-Hosts 10/22-23

| October 16, 2011

Toby Keith joins Lon this week as co-host.  His new CD, “Clancy’s Tavern,” is available on Monday October 24.  It features Toby’s latest #1: “Made In America.”  He’s wrapping up his Locked & Loaded tour with Eric Church this week.  Toby tells Lon he wrote a song with Eric.  Toby explains where he was on […]

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George Strait Co-Hosts 10/15-16

George Strait Co-Hosts 10/15-16

| October 10, 2011

George Strait co-hosts the Countdown this week.  His current hit, “Here For a Good Time,” is in the Top 5.  George co-wrote the song with his son Bubba.  He tells Lon that Bubba got married last year, and is now expecting a baby.  That means George will become a grandfather in February.  George just bought […]

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Scotty McCreery Co-Hosts 10/8-9

Scotty McCreery Co-Hosts 10/8-9

| October 2, 2011

American Idol winner Scotty McCreery will co-host the Countdown October 8-9.  His debut CD, “Clear As Day,” is available October 4.  It’s Scotty’s 18th birthday on Sunday.  He talks about his first day back in high school after winning Idol.  He talks about attending the final night of Brad Paisley’s H2O tour.  He took part […]

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